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Hunger And Thirst

Tuesday August 30, 2022

Those of us who are recovering from the mess of our lives know there is a hunger and thirst within us for something more than what life has offered us so far.  We acknowledge that on our own we are powerless to change our situation and need to reach out to God for help to move forward in life and recovery.

 You gave them bread from heaven when they were hungry and water from the rock when they were thirsty. You commanded them to go and take possession of the land you had sworn to give them.  (Nehemiah 9:15 NLT 

We call out to God because we’ve been unable to find anything in this world that gives us lasting satisfaction.  We tried alcohol, drugs, sex, pornography, even our best efforts to be good, but nothing gave us lasting contentment.  There truly is only one thing that satisfies our souls and that is a relationship with the God who created us.  Without God in our lives, our inner being will never be at peace. 

 Lord, I want you to save me. Your teachings make me happy.  Let me live to praise you.  Let me find the help I need in your laws.  I have wandered away like a lost sheep.  Come and find me.  I am your servant, and I have not forgotten your commands.  (Psalm 119:174-176 ERV)

Just as our bodies hunger and thirst after food and water, so our spirit hungers and thirsts to be filled with the living God.    When our relationship with God is restored through belief in the finished work of Jesus on the cross, we begin to get to know God and His ways.  The more time we spend with God, the more our hearts will be filled with His love, joy and peace.  As we make a habit of obeying God’s principles, we will experience contentment and satisfaction.

 Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments.  Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. (Psalm 119:164-165 NKJV)

 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, My desire is for peace to reign in the deepest recesses of my soul.  Give me a hunger and thirst for Your word.  I know that if I obey Your laws, the longings of my soul will be satisfied.  Please help me! Amen

 

 

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